Grooming services for men: 6 experiences to indulge in this season

You know you deserve it

If you work hard — and you know you do — you’ve got to play hard too. But before you play, make sure you’ve got the right gear. A perfectly groomed beard can go a long way. But before you brush off the thought of a spa day, note that luxury is not a gendered concept. A spa day is for everyone and a relaxing massage is just one way to go. Check out the six essential grooming services that you need to get yourself this month:

1. Forest Hilla, Tala: Balinese massage

This boutique resort has all the makings of a peaceful weekend: greenery for miles, birdsong alarm calls, an edge-of-the-valley backdrop, water bodies, a spa. There are just two therapy rooms and a handful of treatments, but they’re all geared towards helping you maximize your me-time. The deep-tissue Balinese massage stimulates blood flow and oxygen in your body. Even if your chi is perfectly balanced (who are you?), head here for a pamper session and views of the sun setting over the valley. From₹2,999

2. Truefitt & Hill: Royal shave

If this service were a man, his LinkedIn recommendations would be written by gentlemen of the royal family. Find out why over a kingly ritual of exfoliation, pre-shave oil massage, a straight-razor shave and another relaxing face massage to wrap things up. It’s available in all Truefitt & Hill outlets across India, including the latest, a shiny new store in a heritage building in Kolkata – fitting, considering what this city meant to the Brits. From₹1,900

3. The Ageless Clinic: Picosure laser treatment

Summer: The season of sea, sand and sunspots. Thankfully, the AgeLess Clinic’s PicoSure laser technology will “flash”, aka minimise the amount of heat created under, your skin, and rapidly treat your pigment conditions, acne, scars and wrinkles. If you suffer from none of the above, it also comes in handy for that #fail tattoo. From₹6,500 onwards

Wake-and-bake takes on a new meaning with this experience, which involves being buried in warm sand. The natural minerals work to ease away that office-bred stress, with a cooling face mask and head massage thrown in for good measure. A shower and a massage with a body conditioner round off the hour-long experience at this spa, slated to open at the new Taj property this September. From₹7,500 + taxes

5. Jean-Claude Biguine: Relaxing bread ritual

We’re pro-No-Shave November year-round, but that fuzz does need regular TLC. JCB’s 12-step process ensures that your glorious testament to masculinity is well cared for. From₹2,000

6. The Man Company: Lounge hydrating beard spa

A beard spa might sound a tad much. But a massage with lavender and cedarwood essential oils, then a shampoo, towel wrap and moisturiser, makes us want to book a spa date with our whiskers, STAT.From₹700. Available in salons across the country